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IM2 Opinionated is a site that tries to look past the words muttered by our leaders in an attempt to get people to use senses other than their ears. Hopefully this will help people get a true sense of what is going on in their world and the world around them. Although most subjects will be of a serious nature, there will be humor involved as well, because jokes can also shed light on the truth.

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Two Paths: Ayn Rand's Legacy
Before the American public there were two paths that could be taken. One was open to all, accepting of all and sought to help all along their way. The other path only allowed those who were willing to leave their friends, family and all of humanity behind to travel upon it. Though anyone was free to choose which path they would take, only one allowed for an increasing number of travellers. The other narrowed until there were but a few individuals who could maintain their footing and even that number dwindled as the capacity of this path decreased.
Though the two paths were so different in the demographics that followed them, they were plainly viewed by all: Those on the growing path noticed the diminishing numbers of people who chose the one which shrank. They were close enough to call out to them, or so they thought, but for some reason, the people on the other path couldn’t hear them. It could have been that they were simply ignoring what they consi…

As a follow up to my previous posts "Common Sense and Complacency Parts 1 & 2", I thought I would offer my personal feelings as to why the American public does not get the representation they expect. Besides all of the normal reasons; low voter turnout, misleading political ads, etc. I would put forth one more idea: After being ignored by so much of the population, especially on the state, regional and local levels, candidates might find it difficult relating to the very same public they are supposed to represent.

As a simple example, imagine trying to become friends with as many people as you can, but only finding acceptance from a small sampling of those you try to befriend. What would you do? Would you continue to try to promote yourself or would you concentrate more on those individuals who at least seem receptive to your attempts? Don't answer that. We all know how human nature works.

While, I will not
go as far as to say that the Republican Party itself is racist, I will say that
there must be some aspect of the G.O.P. that attracts individuals who believe
themselves part of “the one and true” race created by GOD.And this is why I am puzzled by Sheldon
Adelson’s desire to promote the right-wing agenda. Oh, I understand
the greedy, vulture-like aspect of his support for Mitt Romney now and Newt
Gingrich previously.I fail however, to
comprehend the fact that, tied to the financial gains he might feel entitled
to and the expedience with which his legal troubles might disappear if a “new
management” is placed in the White House in 2013 is White Supremacy.Maybe Mr. Adelson feels that his wealth
entitles him to be accepted as a member of the Arian Brotherhood.I tend to think that the opposite would be
true however and his fortune might tie him more closely to the stereotypical
view the Arian Brotherhood reserve for Jewish people. Again, I am not
saying that the Republican…